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Jo Neill, RCC, MA

Jo Neill is a mother of four, a British transplant to Canada, and Registered Clinical Counsellor with a private practice in BC, Canada. Jo is herself a survivor of abuse and is passionate about supporting other survivors as well as educating people on the topic of abuse and coercive control. She is also an ex-church leader and understands first hand how the church can be a place where abuse is able to flourish.

She loves to sing, garden, and connect deeply in relationships with people. It is Jo’s hope that this podcast will bring much needed clarity to women who are hurting in their intimate relationship.

www.joneillcounselling.com

Jo Neill wears glasses and a green top, smiling into the camera.
Jo Neill, RCC, MA

Podcast episodes

Episode two of When Love Hurts, the podcast, featuring the cycle of abuse, including the honeymoon, tension, and explosion phases.

Episode 2: Understanding the cycle of abuse

Nov 24, 2025

In this episode, we take a deeper look at the cycle of abuse, what it is, how it functions, and how it impacts women both during a relationship and after separation.

The When Love Hurts podcast team sit on the steps outside, smiling together.

Episode 1: Why are we here? Understanding the dominant discourse around woman abuse

Nov 24, 2025

In this first episode of When Love Hurts, Alison, Jo, Jill, and Karen come together to begin a conversation about woman abuse, dominant discourses, and much more.

When Love Hurts is a podcast hosted by Alison Epp and Jo Neil, based on the work of, and produced, with Jill Cory and Karen McAndless-Davis.

Excitement for When Love Hurts, the podcast, launching November 25

Nov 12, 2025

Season One launches November 25! Join us as we reframe the conversation about abuse, healing, and hope.

When Love Hurts podcast with Alison Epp and Jo Neill.

Announcing When Love Hurts, the podcast, with Jill Cory and Karen McAndless-Davis

Sep 14, 2025

What if everything you thought you knew about abuse wasn’t quite right? What do you do when you realize the man you’re with is not who he says he is? But you can’t quite put your finger on exactly what…